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Lifeline launches volunteer recruitment campaign

Friday, 24 June 2011, 11:41 am | LifeLine

Lifeline Aotearoa is searching for new volunteers to train for its telephone counselling programme, as the organisation celebrates this year’s Volunteer Awareness Week. More >>

Bullying calls on the increase, says Kidsline

Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 11:25 am | LifeLine

Kidsline has seen an 11% increase in calls from under 14’s because of bullying, and an increase of 87% in calls relating to electronic bullying, says Lifeline Aotearoa CEO, Jo Denvir. More >>

People Throughout New Zealand Desperate to Talk

Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 2:08 pm | LifeLine

Lifeline Aotearoa has noticed a surge in phonecalls from people throughout New Zealand, who just need someone to talk to, says Lifeline Aotearoa CEO Jo Denvir. Volunteers have been called in from around Auckland to ensure all available lines are fully ... More >>

LifeLine calls up 36% in September

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 2:10 pm | LifeLine

Callers to LifeLine, the 24/7 national telephone and email counselling service, jumped by 36% in September to 14,565 (August: 10,725) in part due to the Canterbury earthquake, but have been steadily climbing for more than a year driven by New Zealanders’ ... More >>

LifeLine Poetry Reading

Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 5:25 pm | LifeLine

Award winning local author Jessica Le Bas will be reading her poetry at a function at the Boathouse on May 4, as a fundraiser for LifeLine Nelson. More >>

Christchurch Mensline continues strong.

Monday, 8 March 2010, 9:59 am | LifeLine

Lifeline Auckland is suspending its "Mensline" telephone counselling service, it announced on Thursday. More >>

Lifeline Auckland Reviews Services

Thursday, 4 March 2010, 10:45 am | LifeLine

The tight economic climate and insufficient funds from grants and donations has forced Lifeline Auckland to review some of its specialist volunteer services. Lifeline Auckland’s Board of Trustees has agreed to suspend Mensline and is considering other fundraising ... More >>

World-first programme to help fight depression

Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 2:42 pm | LifeLine

In a world first, Lifeline Aotearoa has developed a web-cam support service to help young people with depression, in addition to existing online, phone and text-based support linked to the Ministry of Health funded interactive website www.thelowdown.co.nz. More >>

A depressed economy means more depressed Kiwis

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 3:17 pm | LifeLine

The effects of the recession - job losses, house repossessions and personal debt - are all taking their toll on the nation’s mental health. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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